Crystal Bond [Jikook] ✅

| Chapter - 48 |

Chapter: The Arrival of Light and Waves

The palace was alive with anticipation, the halls filled with an excited hush as the Water Realm awaited the arrival of its newest member. Months of preparation had led to this moment, and now, as Jimin's labor began, an energy pulsed through the palace—a blend of ancient magic and new life, swirling together like the crest of a rising wave.

Jungkook stayed by Jimin's side, his hand tightly holding his mate's, his face filled with both worry and boundless love. The council had gathered quietly in the chamber just outside, accompanied by Yoongi, Taehyung, and Hoseok, each of them holding their breath as they waited for the moment they would welcome the heir.

Jin had come as well with Namjoon, his expression a mixture of excitement and reverence, as he held protective charms and herbs, preparing to bless the child as soon as they entered the world.

The air in the birthing chamber was charged with magic. The waters seemed to glow, casting a gentle, iridescent light around Jimin and Jungkook, enveloping them in a cocoon of warmth and safety. As Jimin took each steadying breath, he felt the presence of the realm around him, its support lifting him, its strength merging with his own.

"You're doing amazing, Jimin," Jungkook whispered, brushing a damp strand of hair from Jimin's face. His voice was steady, but his eyes were filled with emotion. "Our little one will be here soon. I'm right here."

Jimin smiled through the intensity of the moment, his grip on Jungkook's hand tightening. "With you here, I feel... ready."

In the next moment, a ripple of power filled the room as the child's first cry echoed through the waters, a sound that seemed to resonate with the very heart of the realm itself. The light around them brightened, casting a soft, radiant glow over Jimin and the newborn child, their bond already shining with the love that had brought them into existence.

Jungkook felt his breath hitch as he looked down at their child for the first time—a small, delicate being with tiny hands reaching out, and eyes that sparkled with an otherworldly awareness, as if they recognized their parents already.

The First Moments: Bonding with Their Child

Jimin held their child close, his eyes misting with tears as he gazed at the tiny face nestled against him. Their baby looked up at him, wide-eyed, as if sensing the bond that connected them.

"Welcome to our world, my little star," Jimin whispered, his voice filled with love and awe. "We've been waiting for you."

Jungkook leaned closer, his own eyes shimmering with emotion as he reached out a tentative hand. Gently, he placed his finger in the baby's small palm, watching in wonder as their tiny fingers wrapped instinctively around him, gripping with a surprising strength.

"He's... perfect," Jungkook murmured, his voice barely a whisper. "So tiny, but already so strong."

At the sound of Jungkook's voice, the baby's gaze shifted toward him, a flicker of recognition sparking in his eyes. He let out a soft coo, his tiny hand tightening its hold as if to say, I know you. The gesture was so small, yet so powerful, that it sent a surge of warmth through Jungkook's heart, a love so deep it was almost overwhelming.

He looked back at Jimin, his expression filled with pure, unguarded joy. "Jimin, he knows us. He already knows us."

Jimin nodded, his heart full. "It's as if he's been with us all along, waiting to join our lives."

The Palace's Welcome

As word spread of the birth, the palace filled with joyous celebration. In the main hall, council members and friends gathered, each one eager to welcome the new life that now graced the realm. Yoongi, Taehyung, and Hoseok stood side by side, their expressions a mixture of pride and anticipation as they awaited the family's entrance.